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  • Tephra Cones: Volcanoes Formed Entirely of Volcanic Ash & Rock
    You're likely asking about a volcano that's made entirely of tephra.

    The answer is a tephra cone.

    Here's why:

    * Tephra: Tephra is the general term for any solid material ejected from a volcano during an eruption, including ash, cinders, and volcanic bombs.

    * Tephra Cone: These volcanoes are built up entirely from layers of tephra that accumulate around the vent. They are often smaller and less steep than other volcano types.

    Example: The Parícutin volcano in Mexico is a well-known example of a tephra cone.

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